Chicago school worker says she was assaulted for crossing picket line
Chicago school worker says she was assaulted for crossing picket line
Yedidah Reuben said two union members attacked her for trying to work.
Chicago suburbs raided by FBI have ties to Madigan’s son
Chicago suburbs raided by FBI have ties to Madigan’s son
Four municipalities targeted in a sweeping corruption probe have all contracted with Alliant/Mesirow, where House Speaker Mike Madigan’s son works to secure insurance deals with local governments.
FBI Halloween costumes at Madigan’s house
FBI Halloween costumes at Madigan’s house
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The Center Square: Too old to trick-or-treat? Some towns can throw teens in jail, but laws not enforced Chicago Sun-Times: Most Cook County property owners will pay more in taxes this year Chicago Tribune: As Mayor Brandon Johnson invests in mental health, questions linger about funding for other public health crises NBC Chicago: Chicago defends renewing $40M contract with Favorite Healthcare Staffing to staff migrant shelters WTTW: Chicago’s Top Cop Vows to Rein in Police Overtime Spending as 2023 Bill Tops $200M WAND: Less boo for your buck: For the second Halloween in a row, US candy inflation hits double digitsFormer Lake Forest city manager indicted following Amtrak lobbying scandal
Former Lake Forest city manager indicted following Amtrak lobbying scandal
A grand jury indicted Lake Forest’s longtime city manager for making $200,000 in unauthorized payments to a lobbying firm in an effort to attract funding for an unpopular proposed Amtrak stop.
Pritzker gas tax to help fund $205.5M ‘exit to nowhere’
Pritzker gas tax to help fund $205.5M ‘exit to nowhere’
Gov. J.B. Pritzker just bumped up funding for road construction to a non-existent airport to $205.5 million, paid in part with his doubled gas tax. The airport remains a distant idea, but the road will soon be concrete.
Kentucky billboards advertise Illinois’ woes to lure businesses
Kentucky billboards advertise Illinois’ woes to lure businesses
Kentucky’s economic developers are using billboards along Interstate 57 to bring businesses south by highlighting Illinois’ poor finances, high taxes and unwelcoming business climate.
Poll: Pritzker drops to among least popular governors in the nation
Poll: Pritzker drops to among least popular governors in the nation
Less than one year into Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s first term, a new poll shows the governor’s popularity ranks eight spots from the bottom.
Madigan and ComEd are at the center of federal heat
Madigan and ComEd are at the center of federal heat
Illinoisans shouldn’t have to wait for federal raids to curb corruption at the capitol.
Federal agents looking for Madigan documents in ComEd probe
Federal agents looking for Madigan documents in ComEd probe
As previously undisclosed subpoena adds another angle to federal agents’ activity surrounding the longtime House speaker and chairman of the Democratic Party of Illinois.
Mendota teachers who don’t want to strike: Here are your options
Mendota teachers who don’t want to strike: Here are your options
A teacher strike in Mendota, Illinois has lasted more than a week – but not all teachers in the small community may want to be on strike.
Chicago teachers who don’t want to be on strike have options
Chicago teachers who don’t want to be on strike have options
The Chicago Teachers Union walked out on strike Oct. 17, but teachers who are not members of the union have more freedom to decide whether to return to their students.
Downtown diners would pay 11.75% tax on restaurant bills under Lightfoot proposal
Downtown diners would pay 11.75% tax on restaurant bills under Lightfoot proposal
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot has proposed a $20 million tax on dining out to help fill the city’s $838 million budget shortfall.
More than 1 in 3 joint filers in Wilmette would see income tax hike if voters approve Pritzker’s ‘fair tax’
More than 1 in 3 joint filers in Wilmette would see income tax hike if voters approve Pritzker’s ‘fair tax’
Voters statewide will decide whether 2,800 Wilmette taxpayers should send $75 million in additional income taxes to Springfield.